The Sicatoka Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 The "Minnesota Rule" is bad enough (Gophers always play in the night semi-final); but according to the following link, Fox Sports North isn't covering the other semi-final. http://www.foxsports.com/named/FS/Regional...&categoryId=298 They will cover the third place game however. If they are covering the Friday night semi-final and the Thursday play-in game, why don't they turn on the cameras Friday afternoon? People will survive missing this "hot" Friday afternoon line-up: 2:00 PM NBA Action '03-'04 2:30 PM Big 12 Showcase '03-'04 3:00 PM On Campus '03-'04 3:30 PM 54321 4:00 PM Spinks vs Mayorga at Boardwalk Hall (rerun from Sunday night) Politely let them know what you think here: http://www.foxsports.com/named/FS/Feedback What the heck, tell the league officials too (from the WCHA website): bmcleod@du.edu clabelle@du.edu gshepherd@mailstation.com dspencer@mailbag.com Let's make some noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunker2001 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 They will cover the third place game however. That is because the Gophers will be playing then. Even though I will be at the Final Five, I have sent a message to Fox Sports Net, it may help, it may not, but either way, I guess it doesn't hurt to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I will also be at all Final Five games, but want to help out those who can't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 How should this message be addressed? I'm kinda blunt, which probably isn't good for something such as this. I don't wanna annoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake10 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I will also be at the games but it s#@#s that the fans that can't make won't be able to see the game. I sent an e-mail to Fox as well. Where are we going to celebrate after we win Friday afternoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 15, 2004 Author Share Posted March 15, 2004 Diggler, ask the simple questions: You show Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday night. Why leave out one of The Five, a SEMI-FINAL, on Friday afternoon? The cameras are already in place (see Thursday night and Friday night). Flip the switch. Give the viewers live programming of teams playing for a championship and an NCAA slot. Show all five at The Five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmail Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 How should this message be addressed? I'm kinda blunt, which probably isn't good for something such as this. I don't wanna annoy them. Its good to be blunt... just don't do a "Roman Maroni" on them: Dear fargin' bastages, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Dear fargin' bastages, I thought Dear Fargin' Iceholes, would be more appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airmail Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I thought Dear Fargin' Iceholes, would be more appropriate. You're right... more genteel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Johnny Dangerously rules. Thanks, Sica. Just one more question, can I complain about REA's atmosphere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manderleigh13 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I supplied my comments. I was blunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted March 15, 2004 Author Share Posted March 15, 2004 Just one more question, can I complain about REA's atmosphere? Fine. Just don't take a swing at anybody if you know what's good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDITFAN Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I sent my point of view to FSN even thpugh I will be at the XCEL myself. Sick-him diggler, sick-him!! GO SIOUX!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I also will be at the games. I addressed my comments to Fox Sports Midwest. Hope that is right. There is no Fox Sports North option given.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 From Doug Spencer of the WCHA: Thanks for your note... we have not televised the Friday afternoon game in recent years as Fox has had numerous commitments during that block of time... there is an opportunity, however, for the two competing schools in that game to work out a TV feed of the game - that will be up to them. Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBpakrzz Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 They heard from me as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2Bad1 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 From Doug Spencer of the WCHA: Thanks for your note... we have not televised the Friday afternoon game in recent years as Fox has had numerous commitments during that block of time... there is an opportunity, however, for the two competing schools in that game to work out a TV feed of the game - that will be up to them. Doug. How can you work out a tv deal with a non-existing opponent? If they do work something out, i sure hope that it is broadcast state-wide instead of just in Grand Forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnv Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Me TOO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Showing boxing reruns and the same crappy daytime programming is commintments? Please. Those aren't commitments, those are just filler. FSN doesn't have sh^t on for programming during the daytime, ever. All they have is crappy half-hour shows and women's BB reruns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxgrad Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I also sent a message to the WCHA commisioners and Fox Sports but no word yet. Also sent a message to WDAZ asking if they know if anyone has picked up the Friday afternoon broadcast rights. Got a response from Pat Sweeney who said that he doesn't know of anyone picking up the broadcase rights yet. Hopefully WDAZ/WDAY or the Fighting Sioux Sports Network pick up the rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsowe Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I heard the clay during the wild game siad that the afternoon game will be on tv but the thrid place game will not be on tv unless the gophers are playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp033 Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 It is just sad that they whole Final Five is geared toward Minnesota teams. I understand why they play at night due to the big draw in the area. I do understand their logic but it stinks for fans from UND, wisconsin, or any other state. If you have to work on thursday or friday you have no chance at making any of the games thursday or friday at the X. However, if you are a minnesota fan you have your choice to work all day and drive across town to the game; or go to work and pick up the broadcast from your couch and save yourself some money. If you want to catch the game live; you just take off from work an hour before gametime. I guess my point is this; if fox sports net isn't going to broadcast the afternoon games why not let the SiouxSportsChannel or any other network pick the game up if they wish. Screw the contracts, lets focus on what is best for wcha college hockey and its fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDProud Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 They got one from me also. This is just plain stupid. If the precious gophers were playing, they would be showing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I went to the Fox site, but I didn't see Fox Net North on the pulldown menu. Did you guys just send them as general comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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